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Launch your career in commercial transportation with Central Carolina Community College's Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Program. This four-week, 160-hour program combines classroom instruction with hands-on, behind-the-wheel tractor-trailer training that meets Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements. You'll develop the knowledge and driving skills needed to prepare for the CDL-A licensing process and enter the commercial trucking industry.

Why Study This Program at CCCC?

High demand

Commercial truck drivers are in high demand, locally and nationally. Successful course completers should be able to demonstrate the skills required to obtain a Class A commercial driver license by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and gain employment. Local company recruiters attend the closing ceremony at course-end. Successful completers may also want to pursue self-employment.

Career change or advancement

Successfully completing this course will increase your chance of earning a promotion to further your career. Trucking will always be in demand and truck drivers have an added job security that most professions do not.

High-quality training

Successful completers will be confident in their safe driving abilities, knowing they received top-notch training and are prepared for a successful truck driving career.

Upcoming Classes

View upcoming CDL-A training start dates. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Starting Dates:

  • 11/9/26 - 12/4/26
  • 11/30/26 -12/24/26
  • 12/21/26 - 1/15/27
  • 1/11/27 - 2/5/27
  • 2/1/27 - 2/26/27
  • 2/22/26 - 3/19/27
  • 3/15/27- 4/9/27
  • 4/5/27 - 4/30/27
  • 4/26/27 - 5/21/27

Have Questions or Ready to Get Started?

Whether you’re exploring CDL training or ready to begin, our team is here to help. Get answers about program requirements, schedules, financial assistance, and next steps.

Fill out the "Get Started Now" form to connect with a CDL Success Coach who will answer your questions, provide guidance, and help you begin the enrollment process.
 

More Details

  • Must be at least 18 years old (Intrastate, only drive within the state of North Carolina. Must be 21years old for interstate driving.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English as CDL tests are administered in English (refer to the Code of Federal Regulations 49, Section 391.11[b][2])
  • Must have a NC Division of Motor Vehicles (NC DMV) driving record by the course start date, but not more than three months. An uncertified complete history is acceptable and may be obtained in person at 4121 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC, via mail, or online. Also, any of these violations within two years of the course start date will prohibit registration: Driving while impaired (DWI), Careless and reckless driving, Hit and run, Refusal to take chemical test.

Significant scholarship opportunities are available for CDL classes. We highly encourage you to fill out the Scholarship Inquiry Form to inquire about scholarships, before or after registering and paying. Scholarships can be granted as refunds or approved prior to registration. 

  • Students must pass DOT physical and drug screens, which are scheduled post-registration. Random drug tests may occur during the course.
  • Students must have a valid “Class A” Commercial Learner Permit by the beginning of class.

The following documents are required:

  1. Valid driver's license.
  2. CDL Class A Learner's Permit. To obtain your permit. Download the manual, North Carolina Commercial Driver License Handbook. Study sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6. Go to the DMV and test on General Knowledge, Combination Vehicles and Air Brake. Must have by the 1st  day of class
  3. Driver Record (uncertified copy). You can obtain an uncertified copy from the DMV or online.
  4. DOT physical examination - must be valid for the length of the class.
  5. DOT Drug Screen

Careers

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A CDL-A prepares graduates for careers in transportation, logistics, construction, manufacturing, and other industries that rely on commercial vehicle operators. Graduates may qualify for positions operating tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles on local, regional, and long-haul routes.

Specific Careers:

Entry-Level Opportunities

  • Company Truck Driver
  • Local Truck Driver
  • Regional Truck Driver
  • Over-the-Road (OTR) Truck Driver
  • Delivery Driver

Advancement Opportunities

  • Owner-Operator
  • Transportation Supervisor
  • Fleet Manager

Program Contact

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    Nicole Darden

    Director, Workforce Continuing Education
    Workforce Development and Continuing Education